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Ukraine begins state of emergency as rebels 'ask Russia for help'

The 30-day measure allows authorities to impose restrictions on movement, block rallies and ban political parties and organisations “in the interests of national security and public order”.

Earth News

Body parts illegally shipped to Sri Lanka are returned to the UK

Illegal waste dumping reaches new lows as UK has body parts returned from Sri Lanka.

Earth News

UK braces for floods as third storm batters the islands in a week

Strom Franklin is the third storm to hit the UK after Dudley and Eunice.

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Beachgoers brave Brighton seafront despite Storm Eunice

Despite warnings to stay indoors, some people in Brighton brave the beach as Storm Eunice hits, with some of them seeming to quite enjoy the experience

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England's Newhaven beach hit by large waves as Storm Eunice batters UK

Large waves and strong winds hit Newhaven beach's harbour wall during Storm Eunice. London was placed under its first ever "red" weather warning, meaning there is "danger to life"

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Planes struggle to land at Heathrow Airport as Storm Eunice hits London.

Millions of people in the U.K. were urged to cancel travel plans and stay indoors Friday as the second major storm this week prompted warnings of high winds and flying debris across northern Europe

Culture news

Storm Eunice tears huge hole through roof of London's O2 Arena

The East London venue is due to host the likes of Simply Red and Dave in the next week.

World News

O2 Arena damaged as storm batters UK and heads for northern Europe

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the army is on standby Friday as Storm Eunice is expected to bring gusts of wind of up to 130km/h.

United Kingdom

Three London police officers charged over offensive Whatsapp messages

The suspects are accused of exchanging "grossly offensive" messages with Wayno Couzens, a former police officer convicted of murdering Sarah Everard.

Europe News

Storms kill four people and disrupt travel across northern Europe

Gusts of up to 152 kilometres per hour were recorded in northern Germany as Storm Ylenia swept through.

Tech News

UK seizes NFTs for the first time in €1.6 million fraud probe

Three suspects have been arrested in a case that raises questions over regulation.

Health news

UK patient dies as more cases of Lassa fever reported. But what is it?

Cases of the rat-borne virus detected in the UK have been linked to travel to west Africa and are being closely monitored.

United Kingdom

London Police chief resigns over report into bullying, discrimination

London Police chief resigns following report into bullying, discrimination

Health news

10% of healthcare workers struggle with suicidal or self harm thoughts

New research in Australia, which mirrors previous findings in Europe, lays bare the scale of the struggle that healthcare workers are experiencing.

United Kingdom

'Brazen excuses': UK PM Boris Johnson accused of creating mistrust

Making a speech in London, former UK PM Sir John Major spoke critically of Boris Johnson and his government.

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Fact check: UK police are not investigating COVID-19 vaccine programme

A number of videos have shown anti-vax protesters handing out fake legal documents to medical workers and other professionals claiming that vaccines are an alleged threat to public health.

Tech News

UK government wants to restrict porn by verifying ages - again

Previous attempts to apply age verification to online pornography in the UK ended in failure.

United Kingdom

Gunfire salutes mark the start of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee

Queen Elizabeth does not actually celebrate the anniversary of the date she became queen — known as Ascension Day — as it is also the anniversary of her father’s death.

World News

UK and Germany sending more troops to NATO's eastern flank

Germany is sending 350 troops to the NATO eFP battle group in Lithuania, while the UK will send an additional 350 units to Poland.

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth backs 'Queen Consort' title for Camilla on Jubilee

The queen is celebrating her 70th anniversary on the throne on Sunday and made her "sincere wish" known in a public message released to mark the occasion.